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love the idea of helping to develop cutting-edge software products and I know I
could start delivering results from Day 1.
Well, I have great respect for your companys software products and I would
welcome the opportunity to work with the best in the business. At the same
time, I have friends in the industry who have told me about your companys
respect for employees and how you create a great environment for rewarding
innovation. I think my proactive style would fit in really well here especially in
this particular role.
What type of salary are you looking for?
This can be a very tricky question as the individual asking it is probably digging
for something other than a simple answer to the question. We recommend that
you don't immediately respond to the question directly. Instead, say something
like, That a difficult question. What is range for this position? More often than
not the interviewer will tell you. If the interviewer insists on direct answer you
may want say that it depends on the details of the job - then give a wide salary
range.
As I understand the requirements of this position, I would be expected to do/be
responsible for (examples). What is the normal salary range in this company for
this type of work?
How long do you want to work for us if we hire you?
Here being specific is probably not the best approach. You may consider
responding, I hope a very long time. Or As long as we're both happy with my
performance.
Did you consider yourself a team player?
Be ready to provide specific example of how you've worked as part of a cohesive
team to get things accomplished and how you've focus on team performance
rather than individual performance.
"Yes I am. An example of this was with my summer internship team, the Global
Standards Project, where we were all working together with a variety of
background and skills to produce a result which none of us could have achieved
individually. It's important to note that I joined an already established team, so it
was important to me to communicate with others and make sure I was on track
for delivering my part of the project. Although my deliverable was a small part of
the overall project, there were several team dependencies based on my ability to
deliver. So I not only kept everyone current during the weekly meetings, I also
worked closely with several key team members throughout the week to make
sure I kept my portion of the project on track. The end result is that I delivered on
time and within budget. The entire project met its deliverables and they are now
on to the next phase of the project."
The ability to communicate effectively with others
The ability to recognize and understand the viewpoints of others
What is the most irritating thing you've experienced about your coworkers?
This question is designed to find out if you get along well on team, with other
and whether or not you'll be a fit with the interviewer's organization. It's a trap.
Think real hard but fail to come up anything that irritated you about your coworkers. A short positive response is best.
What do you consider to be your greatest strength?
There isn't any right answer. Just make sure to make your response positive and
true. A few good examples include: Your ability to solve complex problems, your
ability to work well on a team, your ability to shine under pressure, your ability to
focus in chaotic situations, your ability to prioritize and organize, your ability to
cut through the fluff to identify the real issues, your ability to influence other
positively. If your strength relates to the position in question that will be more
beneficial - but again be honest, don't create a strength for yourself just because
you think it will sound good.
"I have quite a few strengths (Pause to think)probably my greatest strength
is my reliability. Part of my reliability is consistently being there, I have a 100%
on time record at work and have had it for the last three years. But it's more than
that. People know that they can trust me to do what I say I will do, they trust me
to deliver. For example, my boss had a difficult project that needed to be
completed in a short amount of time. He asked me in a meeting with the rest of
our team to take on this project. After the meeting, he told me that he gave me
the project because he knows that I will deliver on time. He's right. I just
delivered the project yesterday, a day ahead of schedule. And it was right the
first time, no corrections needed."
I think one of my greatest strengths is as a problem solver. I have the ability to
see a situation from different perspectives and I can get my work done even in
the face of difficult obstacles. I also feel that my communication skills are top
notch. I feel just as comfortable presenting to senior executives as I do mediating
a conflict between junior team members. I worked as a programmer in the past
so I have that perspective of a developer and I think that they respect me for
that.
Why do you think you'll do well at this job?
Provide several reasons including skills, experience and interest. If you can show
how you've been successful in a similar career field or job position that will go a
long way to helping the interviewer believe you'll also be successful at this new
job.
What is your dream job?
A good response could be, A job where my work ethic and abilities are
recognized and I can make a meaningful difference to the organization.
How well do you perform under pressure?
This is a fair question, as potential employers want to know if you're going to be
able to get the job done even when things get a little bit stressful. You may say
that you thrive under pressure or that you're able to get the job done even when
things get a little bit stressful, just make sure to provide some real world
examples of your ability to work under pressure in a prior job.
"To tell you the truth, I think I work the same if there's pressure or if there's no
pressure. I try and take out negative emotional factors and work hard regardless
of down time or busy time. I always prioritize and organize my work, and from
there, work efficiently. If the situation involved pressure due to a lack of time,
then the only difference in my work would be the extra time I would need to put
in to meet the deadline on time. Since I believe my normal work is great work,
then I suppose I work well under pressure."
Working for a small start-up company the past few years has naturally been
quite a high pressure experience on occasion. Ive had to deal with numerous
conflicting demands on my time and often very limited resources. With careful
planning and organisation you can normally reduce the pressure you are under
but there will always be factors at play which are outside of your control.
Personally, while it makes a nice break to have a few pressure-free days, I
generally thrive under pressure. I use it to help channel my energies into
accomplishing as much as possible. Naturally, there are sometimes occasions
when the pressure Im put under is excessive and this can be stressful. However,
Im sufficiently experienced to appreciate that there is only so much you can
reasonably be expected to be capable of and the solution is not to panic but to
remain focused on delivering your very best.
that their activities or efforts ultimately have a positive impact on people. They
are often attracted to helping professions, causes, or advocacy groups. They
want to work for a manager who shares their values and beliefs.
Problem Solving
Tackling complex and challenging problems is a motivating factor for some
people. They get bored with work that is too easy and seek out mental
stimulation. They often enjoy providing advice and assistance to help others deal
with complicated issues. Being seen as the expert in a particular field is
rewarding for them, as they like to be recognized for their knowledge. They enjoy
working for managers who appreciate and use their problem-solving ability.
Streamlining projects
You need to describe how your skills, knowledge and experience match the job
outline, while also explaining your motivation and goals.
I have always wanted to work as an exhibition designer for a museum that
embraces cultural changes and provides a sensory experience for its visitors. My
degree helped to develop key artistic and organisational skills, while the
experience that I gained from working at my local museum has been the ideal
preparation for a career in this field. I would relish the opportunity to be part of
the team that works on the concepts for your upcoming exhibits and collections.
Briefly outline your relevant skills and experience
Even if you haven't had any direct experience, you can still highlight any
transferable skills that relate to the role. Turn your answer into a positive by
making it clear that you want the job in order to gain experience in the area.
Although I haven't had the chance to gain work experience at an advertising
agency yet, I have already created high level concepts that have been used by
leading brands such as Marks & Spencer. At university, I was the copywriter for a
number of students' union marketing campaigns and have generated interest in
my work through my website, which I designed myself.
Give an example of when you have worked under pressure
You need to prove that you've handled deadlines successfully in the past.
Describe how you overcame obstacles that you had no control over.
During my work placement last year I faced various conflicting demands on my
time due to the fact that my role was inter-departmental. One particular week,
the pressures did threaten to get overwhelming as a number of key staff
members were off sick. However, this allowed me to show that I could rise to the
challenge. I left the company with praise from my peers as I always gave my
best no matter what.
What is your greatest achievement?
Choose something outside of your academic life that's uniquely significant to
you. This is an assessment of your attitude and motivations, to find out if your
values are compatible with those of the organisation.
When my mother was diagnosed with a serious illness last year, it was obviously
a traumatic and stressful time for the whole family. Even though I hadn't done
any sport since school, I decided to sign up for a run and raise money to increase
awareness of the disease. I trained hard for a number of months and kept to a
strict eating regime. I managed to raise nearly 3,000 for the charity and
finished the race in a time I could never have dreamed was possible.
Give an example of how you made a positive contribution to a team and
what the outcome was
The employer is checking that you've experience of working in a cohesive team
environment. Describe a scenario where you had to draw on strengths and
qualities in order to accomplish a group task. Explain your particular role, how
weaknesses were overcome and what you learned.
"My work style is X, that makes me bad at Y and I compensate for that with Z"
For example:
I like managing complex work and smart people. I let each person take
ownership on my team, which means I don't micromanage and I don't delve too
deeply into details. I often joke that I have the memory of a goldfish, because I
bounce so quickly from topic to topic. I've learned that that means my
knowledge of the details is very weak, I don't trust myself with remembering
things. I've learned do two things to compensate - I take a LOT of notes, and I ask
my team for help as soon as we get to the details of a major plan. And when I
encounter a detail I don't know, I don't guess, I admit it and take action to follow
up. I keep good awareness of who does know all the details, so I can get help
when I need it."
"If I understand the position correctly, you need someone who will do X" and
then go from there. So this question could be asked with the intent that you'll
disclose what you think the position entails, and then that will give them the
insight if your vision of the position doesn't line up with the actual job duties.
Weakness
"Some people would consider the fact that I have never worked in this field
before as a weakness. However, being highly trainable and open minded, I have
no pre-conceived notions on how to perform my job.
(Recovery)"Working with your organization will give me the opportunity to learn
the job the way you want it done, not the way I believe it is done. In addition,
although I have no former on-the-job experience, I do bring with me extensive
hands-on training and experience which can only enhance my ability to learn
extremely quickly."